We are pleased to invite representatives of academia, business and government with professional interests to participate in the Conference in order to discuss future development in the High North as well as create a firmer foundation for decision-making and sustainable economic development in the Arctic.

The conference will take place at Siberian Federal University (Russia, Krasnoyarsk) within the framework of Congress “Siberian Platform: Time For New DInternational ecisions"on April 17-20, 2017

The main topics of the Conference:

Arctic exploration: international law and national interests

Economic potential of the Arctic region and exploration strategies

Transport and logistics infrastructure of the Arctic region

The Arctic region: global climate and ecology

Future of the Arctic region: flagship projects, successful precedents

Northern Sea Route: development strategy

Staff for the Arctic region: competences, mobility, training system

Conference languages: Russian, English

Conference Web-site: http://conf.sfu-kras.ru/en/955

After the Congress, the regular issue of SibFU’s scientific journal will be published with Conference proceedings included.

Information on Abstracts Submission, Accommodation and Conference Program shall be available for the participants in the next information letter.

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About UArctic

The University of the Arctic (UArctic) is a cooperative network of universities, colleges, and other organizations committed to higher education and research in the North. Our members share resources, facilities, and expertise to build post-secondary education programs that are relevant and accessible to northern students. Our overall goal is to create a strong, sustainable circumpolar region by empowering northerners and northern communities through education and shared knowledge.